A 52-Year-Old 425-Lb Male Patient Is Scheduled for Surgery at the Bariatric

question 9

Multiple Choice

A 52-year-old 425-lb male patient is scheduled for surgery at the bariatric surgery center in 3 days.He has osteoarthritis and had a spinal fusion when he was 13.His long-time neighbor,a perioperative nurse at the bariatric center,has asked to be the patient's circulating nurse and is contemplating his plan of care.He shared his concern that he would not be able to move himself over to the OR bed and would be embarrassed if the nurses could not lift him.Based on this information,the nurse has identified this nursing diagnosis: ___________________ and these three positioning-relevant nursing interventions: _______ _______ _______.Select from the options to fill in the blanks.

• A) impaired transfer ability; lock OR bed and transport vehicle during transfer; use at least four people to assist with lift and transfer; use OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
• B) anxiety; reassure patient with calm and appropriate touch; remain at patient's side during induction; use at least four people to assist with lift and transfer
• C) impaired physical mobility; reassure patient with calm and appropriate touch; remain at patient's side during induction; use OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
• D) impaired physical mobility; lock OR bed and transport vehicle during transfer; reassure patient with calm and appropriate touch; remain at patient's side during induction

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DASH Diet

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, a diet plan designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure.

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Seeds of various plants rich in nutrients and fiber, considered beneficial for health and often included in dietary recommendations.

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